Dear Members and Friends of the ELS: Thanksgiving will be different this year. Families probably will not gather as much due to the health constraints. Even when get togethers occur, a friendly face of one who succumbed to the virus may be missing. The festival day of thanks might-in the minds of many-lose its luster […]

Dear Members and Friends of the ELS: Do you find yourself somewhat less joyful than you used to be? Forced changes on our daily routines over fears of health can take a heavy toll. But let us all recall a valuable letter composed within an unusual writing chamber. The apostle Paul’s freedoms had been forcefully […]

Dear Members and Friends of the ELS: Once again, we bring you a monthly update on some events throughout our synod. We encourage all to remain prayerfully and financially supporting the ongoing work of your local congregation, as well as the entire work we do together in our Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The reminder especially is […]

Dear Members and Friends of the ELS: In just five months the level of anxiety has increased immensely. More is on the way. Will schools open this fall? Will the viral resurgance subside? Will more jobs be lost? Will peace and order be restored in our cities? Will people of our nation get beyond rancor […]

Dear Members and Friends of the ELS: This year marks the 490th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. For Lutherans this defining confession of faith is best known for its clear description on the doctrine of justification by grace through faith in Christ as set forth in its Article IV. However, another key section of the […]